This is a GUARANTEED ORIGINAL and WELL USED 1918 LF&C Mark One Trench Knife that was manufactured in 1918 and probably reissued during WW2. It was developed for use in the horrific trench warfare that typified the stalemate on the Western Front during the latter part of … 4/15/19 - This is an original French production U.S. 1918 mark 1 trench knife. Legislation and Titling Military Vehicles. As with the soldiers of other countries, hunting knives were popular and widely used. Mar 31, 2012 - 1917 Trench Knife. The trench knife, also known as a knuckle knife, was invented for close-quarters combat during WWI, when fighting primarily took place in trenches. In the early days of World War II, sailors would carry sheathed knives that they brought from home.In 1941, the U.S. Navy decided that a standard knife should be gi This is a full size 1918 reproduction Mark I Trench Knife,is a very nice copy of the one issued to troops during the first World W for sale by ocras2007 on GunsAmerica - 989911041 Later deemed inhumane because the wounds caused by the triangular blade were not easy to close by the field medics, … The distinguishing feature of this knife is the knuckle guard, intended to protect the fingers and add force to a strike during hand-to-hand combat. 1918”and the contractor’s initials stamped on the side (or on the ricasso for French-made pieces). This improved weapon was produced by both US and French cutleries, featuring a 6-3/4 inch double-edged steel blade with a unique segmented “D” guard handle, akin to “brass knuckles”. In addition, the German army issued a number of Nahkampfmesser (close combat knives) to their soldiers as standard equipment to be used as weapons and for less lethal purposes. https://www.legacy-collectibles.com/au-lion-1918-041519.html The US Mark 1 trench knife was one of two official patterns of trench knife used by American troops during the First World War. No signs of sharpening. Every man should own one of these modern versions. An introduction  to a very sharp World War One collecting arena. The blade has is very shiny, and we've been told this was professionally cleaned. These were made by Au Lion in France for the WWI war effort. Seach. )Mark is self taught, and learned a lot from Glenn Marshall (Mason, TX), as well as the books of Wayne Goddard, Bob Loveless, and Robert Terzuola. During the war, soldiers of the Imperial German army were required to carry a weapon at all times. These trench-made pieces came in an assortment of qualities and styles, depending on the materials available and the talent of the soldiers making them. The knife blades were typically 6 ½” to 6 ¾” in length, and were the pattern that was copied on the US M-1918 Mark 1 “brass knuckle” trench knife. The handles were original when available … Whether this mark was a maker’s mark or simply a motto is not known. Using a common USN / USMC Mark 2 blade and a 1918 brass knuckle handle from the 1918 Mark 1 Trench knife. The First World War ushered in the brutality of modern mass warfare with over 17 million dead and 20 million wounded. Most of the LF&C Mark Ones did not see service in WW1 due to the late production, instead, the French model by Au Lion was more readily available and issued to U.S. troops. It was designed by Major J E McNary in response to dissatisfaction with the first officially issued trench knife, the Model 1917-1918 (see WEA 778). This knife saw a lot of service, but the substantial double-edged blade, stag handles, and blackened pommel with button show that it was once a high quality privately purchased piece. Also known as switchblades, these fully automatic knives are always a great option to make your EDC.
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